# Bong Acop
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{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2026}}
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{{Short description|Filipino politician and physician (born 1974)}}
{{Filipino name|Marrero|Acop}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Bong Acop
| office = Member of the [Philippine House of Representatives](/source/House_of_Representatives_(Philippines)) from [Antipolo](/source/Antipolo)'s [2nd District](/source/Antipolo's_2nd_congressional_district)
| country = Philippines
| preceding =
| term_start = March 16, 2026
| party = [NUP](/source/National_Unity_Party_(Philippines)) (2026–present)
| office1 = Member of the Antipolo City Council from the 2nd district
| term_end1 = June 30, 2022
| term_start1 = June 30, 2013
| birth_place = [Sampaloc, Manila](/source/Sampaloc%2C_Manila), Philippines
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1974|04|13}}
| birth_name = Philip Conrad Marrero Acop
| other_party = [NPC](/source/Nationalist_People's_Coalition) (2018–2026)
[Liberal](/source/Liberal_Party_(Philippines)) (2015–2018)
[Independent](/source/Independent_politician) (2012–2015)
| spouse = Jacqueline S. Acop
| children = 3
| parents = [Romeo Acop](/source/Romeo_Acop) (father)
[Resurreccion Acop](/source/Resurreccion_Acop) (mother)
| occupation = Politician and physician
| alma_mater = [University of the Philippines Diliman](/source/University_of_the_Philippines_Diliman) ([BS](/source/Bachelor_of_Science))
[University of the Philippines Manila](/source/University_of_the_Philippines_Manila) ([MD](/source/Doctor_of_Medicine))
| nickname = Dok Bong
| image = Rep. Philip Conrad M. Acop (20th Congress).jpg
| caption = Official portrait, 2026
| profession = [Pediatrician](/source/Pediatrician)
| predecessor = [Romeo Acop](/source/Romeo_Acop)
| succeeded =
}}
'''Philip Conrad "Dok Bong" Marrero Acop''' (born April 13, 1974) is a Filipino politician and [pediatrician](/source/pediatrician) who is the current [House Representative](/source/House_of_Representatives_of_the_Philippines) of [Antipolo's 2nd congressional district](/source/Antipolo's_2nd_congressional_district) since 2026, following his election through the [2026 Antipolo's 2nd congressional district special election](/source/2026_Antipolo's_2nd_congressional_district_special_election). He previously served as a member of the Antipolo City Council from the same district from 2013 to 2022. He is the son of former representatives [Romeo Acop](/source/Romeo_Acop) and [Resurreccion Acop](/source/Resurreccion_Acop).
== Early life and education ==
Philip Conrad Acop was born on April 13, 1974, in [Sampaloc, Manila](/source/Sampaloc%2C_Manila), Philippines[{{Cite web |title=Certificate of Candidacy of PHILIP CONRAD MARRERO ACOP 2026 |url=https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/SpecialElections/Antipolo2ndLegDist/COC_CONA/HOR_D2_ACOP_PHILIP_CONRAD_M.pdf |access-date=March 15, 2026 |website=COMELEC}}] to [Romeo](/source/Romeo_Acop) and [Resurreccion Acop](/source/Resurreccion_Acop). He studied [University of the Philippines Diliman](/source/University_of_the_Philippines_Diliman) with the degree of Psychology. He took up medicine at the [University of the Philippines College of Medicine](/source/University_of_the_Philippines_College_of_Medicine). He also took up a nutritional science course at [Stanford University](/source/Stanford_University) and Master in Public Management in Health Governance at the [Ateneo School of Government](/source/Ateneo_School_of_Government).[{{Cite web |last=Leon |first=de Dwight |date=2026-03-09 |title=Who are the candidates in Antipolo's 2nd District special election? |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/things-to-know-candidates-congressman-antipolo-2nd-district-special-elections-2026/ |access-date=2026-03-15 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}]
== Physician career ==
A [pediatrician](/source/pediatrician) by profession, Acop serves as a medical consultant for his family-owned Marrero-Acop Clinic and Hospital in [Antipolo](/source/Antipolo), as well as a visiting consultant at other hospitals. He is also the founding president of the Pakay: Yakap Foundation.[{{Cite news |date=December 21, 2025 |title=Antipolo City Rep. Romeo Acop has passed away at 78 |url=https://news.tv5.com.ph/breaking/read/antipolo-city-rep-romeo-acop-has-passed-away-at-78 |access-date=March 15, 2026 |work=News5}}] this triggered a [special election](/source/special_election) in his district that was to be held on March 14, 2026.[{{Cite web |last=Villanueva |first=Gillian |last2=postie |date=2026-01-14 |title=Comelec sets special polls in 2nd district of Antipolo City |url=https://www.inquirer.net/465191/fwd-comelec-to-hold-special-elections-in-antipolo-after-passing-of-rep-acop/ |access-date=2026-03-15 |website=Inquirer.net |language=en}}]
On February of that year, Acop filed his certificate of candidacy to replace his father under his late father's party, the [National Unity Party](/source/National_Unity_Party_(Philippines)).[{{Cite web |last=Murcia |first=Alvin |date=2026-02-07 |title=Seven file COCs for Antipolo 2nd District special election |url=https://tribune.net.ph/2026/02/07/seven-file-cocs-for-antipolo-2nd-district-special-election |access-date=2026-03-15 |website=Daily Tribune |language=en}}] On March 2, 2026, Acop faced a disqualification case by a resident in Antipolo represented by lawyer Mark Tolentino over alleged massive vote buying,[{{Cite web |last=Gaborne |first=King Kenneth |date=2026-03-03 |title=Disqualification case filed vs Bong Acop over alleged vote buying |url=https://southluzon.politiko.com.ph/2026/03/03/disqualification-case-filed-vs-bong-acop-over-alleged-vote-buying/daily-feed/ |access-date=2026-03-15 |language=en-US}}] a Facebook page said that Acop was officially disqualified where the [COMELEC](/source/COMELEC) had to step in and say that the post was "fake news" as they had not delivered a ruling of the case.[{{Cite web |last=Boton |first=Christine |title=Comelec flags fake news on Antipolo poll bet‘s ‘disqualification’ |url=https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/03/04/2511802/comelec-flags-fake-news-antipolo-poll-bets-disqualification |access-date=2026-03-15 |website=Philstar.com}}] Acop won in the election in a landslide defeating five other candidates including incumbent councilor Paui Tapales, businessman Red Llaga, and others.[{{Cite news |last=Sanchez |first=Eon |date=March 15, 2026 |title=Philip Acop wins Antipolo 2nd District special election |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2026/3/15/philip-acop-wins-antipolo-2nd-district-special-election-0803 |access-date=March 15, 2026 |work=[ABS-CBN](/source/ABS-CBN)}}] He was proclaimed as the official winner the next day.[{{Cite web |date=2026-03-15 |title=Philip Acop wins in Antipolo’s 2nd District special election |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/15/news/philip-acop-wins-in-antipolos-2nd-district-special-election/2300171 |access-date=2026-03-15 |website=The Manila Times |language=en}}]
====Tenure====
[[File:Bong Acop oathtaking as congressman.jpg|thumb|Acop (right) oathtaking as Antipolo's 2nd district representative at [Batasang Pambansa](/source/Batasang_Pambansa) on March 16, 2026.]]
He assumed office on March 16, 2026, with Antipolo Mayor [Casimiro Ynares III](/source/Casimiro_Ynares_III) and House Speaker [Bojie Dy](/source/Bojie_Dy)[{{Cite web|title=Philip Acop takes oath as Antipolo 2nd District congressman |website=Rappler|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUtaX_F7Iyw |access-date=2026-03-16 |language=en}}] separately administering his oath taking.[{{Cite web |last=Leon |first=Dwight de |date=2026-05-13 |title=How did lawmakers vote on Sara Duterte's second impeachment? |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/list-lawmakers-voted-impeach-vice-president-sara-duterte-2026/ |access-date=2026-05-28 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}]
== Personal life ==
Acop is married to Jacqueline S. Acop.